New Bookstore
with e-books to purchase and other free downloads with helpful
information on boatbuilding and design selection.

Good
Skiffs – Written by Karl Stambaugh with contributions from
numerous skiff designers including Atkins, Bolger and more. Originally
published softbound by Devereaux Books, this out of print book is
now available as an e-book for purchase and download. This book
covers a wide range of rowing, sailing, and power skiffs in traditional
and modern construction techniques. In these electronic pages,
you will find many informative chapters from how to select a skiff
for your intended use to tips on how to work with epoxy construction
methods. There is a chapter with Free Boat Plans for the
Weekend Dinghy including step-by-step assembly instructions.

Purchase Good Skiffs E-book for $25.00

Boatbuilding with Plywood and Epoxy – Written
by Karl Stambaugh, this successful how-to booklet is now available
as an e-book for download. Based on the construction of the Redwing
18, this updated version now includes construction photos and photos
of completed Redwing 18s. This e-book has the instructional information
for first time builders or those unfamiliar with stitch and glue
or glue and screw construction techniques. This e-book addresses
the first time builder’s question of “What do I do first” to build
a boat. Applicable to other boats.

Purchase Boatbuilding E-book for $15.00

Mast and Spar Construction for Small Boats – Written by Karl Stambaugh, this new e-book is an illustrated text on the simple (once you understand the technique) process of making masts and spars for small boats. Answers the “What do I do first” questions for first time builders.

Purchase Mast Construction E-book for $10.00

Free Informative Downloads

Good Oars for Easy Rowing – We
feel so strongly that the right set of oars is essential for easy
enjoyable rowing we are offering this e-book for free. These
helpful notes on oar making provide the basics for getting started
on a custom set of oars. Free oars plans are included. This write
up comes with a list of sources for Culler pattern oar plans and
related construction articles.

Electric Boat Hull Design – Proper hull characteristics are essential for efficient application of electric power. Learn what it takes to have an efficient hull and more. Written by Karl Stambaugh. Free download.

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Skiffs belong to Devereaux Books. All designs, text, graphics,
look and feel of this site and all eBook publications, photographs
and illustrations are owned by the Author. No part of this publication
may be reproduced in any form by any means, electronically, mechanical,
recording or otherwise without the written permission of Karl Stambaugh
of Chesapeake Marine Design, LLC. Copyright 2008.